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New York City just launched its first-ever two-K program, offering full-day, full-year childcare for two-year-olds — and demand exploded with over 5,700 families competing for just 2,000 spots. Designed to run 260 days a year from 8 AM to 6 PM, it’s a lifesaver for working parents juggling careers and kids. Starting in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, the city plans to expand to 12,000 seats by 2027 — including Staten Island. Families who got offers were thrilled: 82% landed one of their top three choices, and over half got their first pick. Plus, each spot saves families an average of $26,000 a year — funded by the state, which is fully committed to scaling this game-changing initiative.

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